Inference
Peter put on his shorts and t-shirt ready for a hot day in the park. Before he
left, his Mom covered him in sun screen and packed a bottle of water in his
backpack.
What season of the year was it?
The Water Cycle
In the water cycle, water travels around the planet in a repeating set of steps. Water from the surface of the earth goes into the air. For example, when the ocean is heated by the sun, some of the water evaporates. In other words, it turns into water vapor, a gas. The water vapor then rises into the sky. When water vapor starts to condense, or change to liquid water, clouds form. Next, when the clouds are full of water, tiny drops form. The drops fall to earth as rain or snow. Over time, the water will evaporate again, continuing the cycle.
What is the main idea?
(a) Water cycle takes place all around us.
(b) Water moves around the earth in a series of of steps known as the water cycle.
Both of them stood trial, but one was found guilty and sent to prison while the other was acquitted.
What does Acquitted mean?
Clue: Let___ce
Jennifer lay on the playground floor crying. She clutched onto her bleeding knee while the teacher went inside to get her a band aid. Luckily, her friends stopped playing so they could make her feel better.
Why was Jennifer crying?
She had got hurt at the playground.
Saving Water in the Garden
Many people like to grow flowers and vegetables in their own gardens. They may also want to help the planet by conserving water. How can people both enjoy their gardens and lower their water use? One way is to water plants close to their roots, where water is needed. Another way is to recycle water used indoors. For example, people can water plants with leftover water from cooking. Yet another way is to choose plants that don't need much water to grow. These are just some of the many ways that the home gardener can conserve water.
What is the main idea?
(a) Using less water in the garden is a good way to help the planet.
(b) People can do many things to cut back water use in gardens.
(B) People can do many things to cut back water use in gardens.
Usually Bob is shy about speaking in front of a large group, but he took a bold step and gave a speech to 500 people.
What does BOLD mean?
Clue: P_SS
It had been a long day and Brett was very tired. He put on his pyjamas, brushed his teeth and his Dad came upstairs to read him a story.
What time of day was it?
Georges Seurat
French painter Georges Seurat was born in Paris in 1859. Seurat received training in art as a young man. He also developed an interest in the science behind art, especially how the eye sees color. As a result of his interest in science, Seurat began to paint in a new style. Instead of mixing colors, he painted small dots, or points, of color on the canvas. From a distance, the colors seemed to blend together. Seurat's new style came to be called pointillism. It can be seen in one of his best-known paintings, "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte."
What is the main idea of the passage?
(a) After beginning training as an artist, George Seurat became interested in the science of how the eyes see color.
(b) George Seurat interest in science led to develop a new style of painting.
(b) George Seurat interest in science led to develop a new style of painting.
7. The pirates captured the princess, but they said they would release her if she told them where to find the treasure.
What does RELEASE mean?
Clue: jui__
I had finally gotten used to being weightless.
It became a comfortable feeling.
I especially liked floating by the window to see the planet Earth below.
Who am I?
The Boys' War
During the American Civil War, soldiers were supposed to be at least eighteen years old. Because of the great need for soldiers, however, both sides accepted younger people. Thousands of boys between thirteen and seventeen fought for the North and the South. Even boys as young as ten could be drummers or messengers. Drummers used different drum rolls to send messages on the battlefield. Messengers were fast runners who passed messages between officers. In fact, so many boys served in the Civil War that it became known as "The Boys' War."
What is the main idea of the passage?
(a) The north and the south allowed the boys to fight because they needed soldiers.
(b) 10 year old boys served as messengers or drummers during the Civil War.
(a) The north and the south allowed the boys to fight because they needed soldiers.
Alex was making so little money selling encyclopedias; instead, he decided to search for more lucrative employment.
What does LUCRATIVE mean?
Clue: P___se
My father did not like to wear his crown.
He said it was heavy and made his head hurt.
While I did not have a crown, my parents made sure I had a silk dress with gold thread to wear for the coronation.
Who Am I?
Working for the Vote
In 1900, Carrie Chapman Catt became president of a women's rights group. The group was called the National American Woman's Suffrage Association, or NAWSA. At that time, women weren't allowed to vote. NAWSA was trying to change that. In 1904, Catt left NAWSA to care for her sick husband. By 1915, the group was falling apart. Many of its strongest workers had left. Catt returned as president and became the strong leader the group needed. She won support from state and national leaders. As a result, the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution was passed in 1920. Thanks largely to Catt's skills as a leader, women could finally vote in the United States.
What is the main idea of the passage?
(a) The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920.
(b) Carrie Chapman Catt is a big reason that women won the right to vote in the US.
(b) Carrie Chapman Catt is a big reason that women won the right to vote in the US.
Phil started the long-distance race full of strength, but after about eight miles he was enervated by the hot sun and had to drop out.
What does ENERVATED mean?
Clue: M______se